Executive Assistant
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer provides high-level administrative and organizational support to the CEO and is responsible for the efficient operation of the Office of the CEO. Serving as the primary administrative liaison to the Board of Directors Board Committees executive leadership and internal and external stakeholders this position manages executive scheduling communications Board governance administration leadership meeting coordination and executive follow-up. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills sound judgment professionalism discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
- Provide comprehensive executive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and other team members as assigned by the CEO.
- Manage CEOs calendar meeting schedule email travel arrangements and executive logistics while resolving conflicts and protecting executive time.
- Coordinate Board of Directors Executive Committee Executive Leadership and other meetings by managing meeting logistics preparing agendas and materials recording official meeting minutes documenting decisions and action items maintaining governance records and monitoring follow-up to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
- Prepare edit proofread and distribute executive correspondence reports presentations meeting materials and other documents with a high degree of professionalism accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain executive tacking systems for CEO priorities organizational committees Board of Directors and special projects while monitoring deadlines follow-up activities and completion of assigned tasks.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of the CEO and communicate professionally with Board members executive leadership partner organizations government agencies vendors community stakeholders and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support special projects organizational initiatives executive events Board retreats leadership meetings and other activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate initiative professionalism and exceptional organizational skills while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exercise sound judgement and discretion in managing confidential sensitive and proprietary information while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Performs other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a bachelors degree and/or 7 years of direct experience working as an Administrative Assistant required.
- Experience and/or knowledge of healthcare preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional and friendly demeanor
- Ability to critically think act independently and exercise sound judgement.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff and stakeholders
- Strong communication and organizational skills ability to multi-task and set priorities.
Required Experience:
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About Company
At the South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO), we believe in transforming health and scaling new models of care to build a stronger, more vibrant, and empowered community. We are a key partner in a collaborative of 13 healthcare organizations on Chicago's South Side, all un ... View more